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iPhone SE (2020) vs Redmi A3

WINNER
iPhone SE (2020)
32.6Inno Score
VS
Redmi A3

Xiaomi

Redmi A3

$89

26.8Inno Score
34.4Performance20
21.6Display35.2
31.9Camera20
21.3Battery38.8
73.3Features20
12 spec wins — iPhone SE (2020)4 spec wins — Redmi A3

InnoReviews verdict

iPhone SE (2020) wins this phone face-off, 32.6 to 26.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+53) and performance (+14). Redmi A3 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone SE (2020)

  • Stronger performance score: 34 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 32 vs 20
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 20
  • 718% higher AnTuTu 10: 900,000 vs 110,000
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years

Reasons to pick the Redmi A3

  • Stronger display score: 35 vs 22
  • Stronger battery score: 39 vs 21
  • 175% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 1,821 mAh
  • 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 43% higher Screen size: 6.71 ″ vs 4.7 ″
  • Lower launch price: $89 vs $399

Display

Display comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi A3
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi A3
Screen size4.7 ″6.71 ″+43%
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution1334x7501650x720
Pixel density326 ppi+22%268 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz+50%
Peak brightness625 nits—

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi A3
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi A3
ChipsetApple A13 BionicMediaTek Helio G36
AnTuTu 10900,000+718%Top 56%110,000Top 99%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340Top 56%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,400Top 57%—
RAM (max)3 GB3 GB
Storage options64GB / 128GB / 256GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeNVMeeMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi A3
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi A3
Main camera12 MP+50%8 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/2.0
Max video4K@60fps1080p@30fps
Front camera7 MP+40%5 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi A3
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi A3
Capacity1,821 mAh5,000 mAh+175%
Wired charging18 W+80%10 W
Wireless charging8 W—

Design

Design comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi A3
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi A3
Weight148 g+23%193 g
Thickness7.3 mm+12%8.3 mm
IP ratingIP67—
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi A3
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi A3
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesNo
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi A3
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi A3
OS at launchiOS 13Android 14
OS update pledge6 years+200%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi A3
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi A3
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoYes

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